Listed Hospital Wins Double Glazing Permission
Bath’s St John’s Hospital has said it will be among the first grade one historic listed buildings in England to be fitted with double glazing after being granted planning permission by the local council.
The hospital’s director of property, Paul Taylor, described the decision as a ‘huge leap forward’ for the 800 year-old site. He went on to say that St John’s had to work hard to convince conservationists that the scheme would not compromise the building’s appearance.
“There is a clear need and a national drive to improve fuel efficiency,” Taylor added. “But for 18th-century buildings, of which Bath has a fantastic store, it is particularly difficult to improve the carbon footprint. They have solid walls so you can’t insulate them, and you can’t just put in uPVC windows.”
“Bath has fabulous architectural heritage and it’s important to conserve it, but it’s also important to help Bath as a city evolve and meet the accommodation needs of modern people. Our customers are elderly, vulnerable people and their comfort is important to us.”
In total, it is estimated that the new slimline windows, which have designed to mimic the original Georgian sashes, will save more than 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
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